Ponder v. State

Bernes, Judge.

Following a trial by jury, appellant James Allen Ponder was convicted of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, 1 reckless driving, driving under the influence, driving without insurance, and two counts of hit and run. Ponder appeals, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence as to his conviction for homicide by vehicle and driving under the influence. We find Ponder’s claims of error to be without merit and affirm.

When evaluating the sufficiency of evidence, the proper standard for review is whether a rational trier of fact could have found the defendant guilty beyond a…